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Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria throws his raquet during his second round match against Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay at the Apia International Sydney Tennis Tournament in Sydney, Australia, 13 January 2016. Photo: EPA
The highest ranking Bulgarian male tennis player Grigor Dimitrov proceeded to the quarterfinals of the Apia International tournament which is taking place in Sydney.
In a match from the second round on Wednesday, Dimitrov defeated Pablo Cuevas from Uruguay with 7:6 (2), 6:4.
Thus the Bulgarian recorded his second victory against Cuevas in their third encounter.
The first set ended well for Dimitrov, who managed to claim the tie-break after establishing a comfortable 6:0 lead.
The second set also started well for the Bulgarian, who achieved a break in the opening game and went on to claim the final victory.
In the quarterfinals, Dimitrov will face Alexandr Dolgopolov from Ukraine
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